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phase: 12-backend-translations
plan: 02
subsystem: i18n
tags: [german, translations, wintercms, lang, localization]

# Dependency graph
requires:
  - phase: 11-translation-infrastructure
    provides: Translation system with Lang::get() support
provides:
  - Complete German translation file for Quotify plugin (437 keys)
  - German backend panel labels
  - German validation/flash messages
affects: [13-frontend-translations, 14-static-content]

# Tech tracking
tech-stack:
  added: []
  patterns:
    - "Formal German (Sie) for user-facing text"
    - "German terminology: Fachmann/Fachleute, Angebot, Auftrag, Bewertung"

key-files:
  created:
    - plugins/golem15/quotify/lang/de/lang.php
  modified: []

key-decisions:
  - "Use formal German (Sie form) throughout"
  - "Professional → Fachmann (singular) / Fachleute (plural)"
  - "Quote → Angebot, Job Request → Auftrag"
  - "Tax rate example changed to 19% (German standard VAT)"

patterns-established:
  - "German postcode format in examples (e.g., 10115)"
  - "German plural forms: singular|plural (2-form system)"

# Metrics
duration: 3min
completed: 2026-01-16
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# Phase 12 Plan 02: German Backend Translations Summary

**Complete German translation for Quotify plugin with 437 keys using formal Sie form and consistent terminology**

## Performance

- **Duration:** 3 min
- **Started:** 2026-01-16T12:20:56Z
- **Completed:** 2026-01-16T12:23:57Z
- **Tasks:** 2
- **Files modified:** 1

## Accomplishments
- Created lang/de/lang.php with all 437 translation keys
- Used formal German (Sie form) for professional appearance
- Consistent terminology throughout: Fachmann, Angebot, Auftrag, Bewertung
- Preserved all 20 placeholder variables (:variable, :count)
- Correctly translated 3 pluralization strings with German grammar

## Task Commits

Each task was committed atomically:

1. **Task 1: Create German translation file** - `9bd20f2` (feat)
2. **Task 2: Verify translation completeness** - (verification only, no commit needed)

## Files Created/Modified
- `plugins/golem15/quotify/lang/de/lang.php` - Complete German translations for all Quotify backend strings

## Decisions Made
- **Formal German:** Used Sie form throughout for professional business context
- **Terminology mapping:**
  - Professional → Fachmann (singular) / Fachleute (plural)
  - Homeowner → Hausbesitzer / Auftraggeber
  - Quote → Angebot
  - Job Request → Auftrag
  - Trade Category → Gewerbekategorie
  - Review → Bewertung
  - Service Area → Servicegebiet
- **Tax rate:** Changed example from 23% to 19% (German standard VAT)
- **Postcode format:** Used German format (e.g., 10115) in examples

## Deviations from Plan
None - plan executed exactly as written.

## Issues Encountered
None.

## User Setup Required
None - no external service configuration required.

## Next Phase Readiness
- German backend translations complete
- Ready for Polish translations (12-03)
- Frontend translations can proceed (Phase 13)
- Backend admin panel will show German when locale is DE

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*Phase: 12-backend-translations*
*Completed: 2026-01-16*